試す 金 - 無料
FTC loses case alleging monopoly by Meta
Los Angeles Times
|November 19, 2025
[Meta, from A1]
-
META'S buying of Instagram and WhatsApp were the basis of the FTC's claims.
(LORENZO DI COLA NurPhoto)
against Meta, arguing that it should be forced to divest itself of Instagram and the messaging service WhatsApp.
But rather than win greater competition, the antitrust regulators suffered a sound defeat at the hands of a prominent trial judge appointed by President Obama.
“The court's decision today recognizes that Meta faces fierce competition,” Meta spokesperson Christopher Sgro said. “Our products are beneficial for people and businesses and exemplify American innovation and economic growth. We look forward to continuing to partner with the administration and to invest in America.”
The FTC was “deeply disappointed in this decision,” a spokesperson said.
If Meta had lost the case, the company may have had to make significant changes to the way that it operates popular apps such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta’s family of apps were used by 3.54 billion people, on average, daily in September, according to the Menlo Park-based company.
Those changes could have meant more reliance on advertising on the apps or charging customers a subscription, some analysts said.
このストーリーは、Los Angeles Times の November 19, 2025 版からのものです。
Magzter GOLD を購読すると、厳選された何千ものプレミアム記事や、10,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスできます。
すでに購読者ですか? サインイン
Los Angeles Times からのその他のストーリー
Los Angeles Times
L.A. County leaders call for measures to reduce jail deaths
Los Angeles County leaders are demanding the Sheriff's Department ramp up safety measures within the jail system as inmate deaths continue to mount.
2 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Beyond the blue recycle bin
A startup recycling company has a message for its potential, environmentally conscious customers: Don't send your problem garbage to the landfill; put it on your front porch.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Court upholds the conviction of dive boat captain
Jerry Boylan, who was in charge when a fire killed 34, must serve four years in prison.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
GOP senators join Democrats in grilling Noem
Homeland Security secretary faces tough questions about her leadership, spending.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A push to keep investors from buying up lots after fire losses
Sen. Adam Schiff will introduce bill to bar such purchases for six months after disasters.
3 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The golden, but not always glittering, era
Pair of books tackles the filmmakers and defining moments that remade Hollywood.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Irsay's billion-dollar collection goes to auction
The late billionaire's instruments include a Cobain Fender and a Beatles drum head.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sasaki pulled after early trouble, but he settles down in his return
Roki Sasaki’s struggles from his first Cactus League start carried over into Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark.
3 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mexico seems to change strategy
The death of 'El Mencho' suggests the 'hugs not bullets' era is over. Just don't call this a war on drugs.
4 mins
March 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
GOP-vs.-GOP race avoided in redrawn district
Northern California Rep. Kevin Kiley opts against challenging Tom McClintock.
2 mins
March 04, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size
